A life on the streets by Jon Shepherd

Old Man
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This is excellent Jon.

Very well done Jon.

Very powerful, very good and what a wonderful face.

Such a strong, emotive portrait Jon. The face holds a lot of sadness but yes, the eyes remain bright.

A very characterful face. The way you’ve painted this clearly shows the life he has led.

Thank you everyone, much appreciated!

Hang on Studio Wall
30/01/2024
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This started out as a mono sketch, colour was added later. I am not sure which I prefer. I was struck by the vivid blue of this old man's eyes. A hard life no doubt but the eyes are still crystal clear.

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Jon Shepherd

I have been a graphic designer for many years, prior to that I trained in photography. I have always had a keen interest in art but only in recent years have I started creating more varied work. I retired two years ago and finally I am finding time to revisit art. I am reasonably experienced in…

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